Why become a member?

With your JRBP membership you will hear from expert speakers that focus on water quality, sustainability, ecology, wildlife, and more. You will have the opportunity to explore local points-of-interest that relate to our watershed's health. Then, as the beautiful Ozarks culminate with fall foliage, we celebrate with a fall member float.

A JRBP membership is the perfect opportunity to surround yourself with passionate residents of the Ozarks who #LoveYourLocalWater.

Not only do your membership dollars help JRBP and our volunteers remove thousands of pounds of trash and recyclables from the James River watershed's rivers, streams, and creeks - your membership helps fund educational outreach opportunities for adults and youth, projects & programs within our community, and general operational duties.

$100 ... helps remove 1 recliner from our rivers

$50 ... helps remove 1 television from our rivers

$20 ... helps remove 1 tire from our rivers

$10 ... helps remove 320 aluminum cans from our rivers

$5 ... helps remove 1,600 styrofoam cups from our rivers

$1 ... helps remove 16 plastic bottles from our rivers

benefits

Check out the details of the benefits you receive as a Level 3 Advocate - JRBP Individual & Family Member.

collectible jrbp t-shirt

Your membership will allow you to select from one of our collectible JRBP t-shirts. Stream Team, River Jam, and River Rescue t-shirt styles may vary by size, but design and dashingness don't disappoint.

Member vinyl decal

With your membership, receive 1 exclusive JRBP member vinyl decal. This decal is easy peel-and-stick that can be placed on your vehicle, computer, travel mug, boat, and more!

Show off your love and support for our local waterways with this versatile member sticker.

Our waterways contribute to the beauty and vast opportunities to experience our Ozarks' region - the James River basin!

Written and illustrated to help explorers like you navigate our waterways while learning about the rich history, fascinating geology, and unique plants & animals found throughout our alluring and charming Southwest Missouri watershed.

Attend member float+ 3 guests

Each year on the first Saturday of October (dependant on rain and river levels), we invite all JRBP members and their guest(s) to join us on the river for a fun float! JRBP has a limited number of boats available for members to borrow - first come, first serve with reservations. Each year we hold a contest and 1 winner will receive the coveted Member Float trophy. Join us for this fun and beautiful fall float.

attend Member tour+ 3 GUESTS

Around the Ozarks there are so many interesting points-of-interest that relate to our rivers, sustainability, infrastructure, recreation, water safety, and more.

Each year we seek out a new location for our members to tour. Last year, our members were able to tour a nearly 100% sustainable home within Springfield, MO. By looking at the front of the house, no one would ever guess the home uses rainwater to flush toilets, is 100% supported through solar panels, and has a flourishing garden in the back. Join us on the next tour to learn about hidden gems of the Ozarks.

ATTEND MEMBER MEETING(S)+ 3 GUESTS

JRBP loves to gather our members together to learn about our Ozarks' region, its natural inhabitants & their surroundings, and our vital local water resources.

Each year we hold at least 1 member meeting where an expert comes in to discuss a topic. Last year, an MDC representative taught about Missouri invasive species, highlighting the important recent concentration on the prevention and removal of hydrilla within Missouri. Do you have a topic in mind that you would like to learn more about? We would love to hear!